The 15 finalists from the Modern Era for the Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 were revealed on Tuesday with the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers winning a spot on the list.
This year marks the eighth time that Lynch has been named a finalist. The San Francisco general manager built one of the best NFL careers of all time, while with Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1993-2003) and Denver Broncos (2004-07). Four times All-Pro and nine times Pro Bowl, Lynch played 224 games (191 matches) and recorded 1,054 tackles, 13.0 sacks, 26 interceptions, 16 forced fumbles, eight fumble recoveries and 100 defended passes.
The finalists will be introduced to the 48-member Professional Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee the day before the Super Bowl LV. The selection committee will elect a maximum of five players from the Modern Era to the Class of 2021.
The Professional Football Hall of Fame 2021 class will be determined and announced during the week leading up to the Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida.
Here is a complete list of all 15 modern-age player finalists for the 2021 class: